The Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (MIDAGRI) announced on April 14 that more than 11,000 tons of food entered Lima’s wholesale markets, with a notable supply of fruits and vegetables including tomatoes, green beans, potatoes, oranges, bananas, and grapes.
This update is significant for consumers and vendors in the capital as it reflects stable supplies of essential goods. According to MIDAGRI’s official report, a total of 11,397 tons were delivered to the Gran Mercado Mayorista de Lima (GMML) and the Mercado Mayorista de Frutas No. 2 in La Victoria.
At GMML alone, there was an entry of 8,799 tons comprising legumes, vegetables, and tubers—5.7% higher than the average for recent Tuesdays. The supply included 3,441 tons of potatoes in various varieties—an increase of 8.4% compared to previous weeks. The ministry said stocks at major markets remain high.
The morning’s main offers included carrots at S/1.04 per kilogram; macre squash at S/1.38; Yungay potato at S/1.43; serrana green bean at S/1.58; huayro potato at S/1.70; canchan potato at S/1.73; peruanita potato and única potato both at S/2.13; katia tomato also at S/2.13; bagged lime at S/2.14; yellow sweet potato at S/2.20; American green bean at S/2 per kilogram; red onion head at S/2.25 among others.
Meanwhile, the Fruit Market No. 2 recorded an entry of 2,598 tons with key offers such as watermelon for S/.88 per kilogram and other fruits like melon coquito (S/1.29), Kent mango (S/1.35), Valencia orange (S/1.46), Israel apple (S/2.35), Hawaiian pineapple (S/2.35), Italia grape (S/2.75), among others.
Chicken supply was sufficient for retailers and consumers alike: live chicken averaged a wholesale price of S/.7.60 per kilogram while eggs sold for about S/.6 .25 per kilogram.
To support market transparency for citizens regarding prices on staple foods across both wholesale and selected retail outlets citywide—including tubers and fruits—the ministry has launched an online platform available here.
The Ministry promotes cultural well-being through rural inclusion initiatives focused on food security according to its official website. It operates from its central headquarters in Jesús María along with decentralized offices throughout Peru according to its official website. As part of Peru’s Executive Branch according to its official website, it develops strategies aimed toward sustainable agricultural growth according to its official website while serving agricultural producers nationwide according to its official website.
The Ministry also supports legislative efforts by issuing regulations that reinforce sustainable agriculture according to its official website. Established by law in 2020 as Ministerio de Desarrollo Agrario y Riego del Perú (MIDAGRI), it oversees programs enhancing food security across Peru according to its official website.
